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Where's the Closest "Desert Racing" Type Place to Bay Area?

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by tacomtn, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. Jul 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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    I like high-speed type driving, not a slow speed rock crawler kinda guy. I'd love to take out the Taco and let her rip. Where's the nearest place to the Bay Area that we can legally open it up? I know there's Pismo, but that's sand dunes.

    Anyone?
     
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  2. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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    not to my knowledge but you can always go to mojave
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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    There's no place "close."
    And I'm not sure I'd suggest letting her rip on a bone stock suspension.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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  5. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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    X3 just don't do it.
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    Be careful out there and expect breakage. Seriously.

    The desert is punishing and no stock truck will hold up well in those conditions at speed without serious modifications.
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    LOL i love watching that video dumb asses.
     
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  8. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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    if you go on an off day and you are ballsy, you can go pretty fast up Hollister Hills. Just dont kill a dirt biker around those corners
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM
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  10. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM
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    I thought dirt bikers/quads had to stay in the lower ranch :confused:
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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    The Upper Ranch
    This 800-acre area, which has about 24 miles of trails, is used for 4-wheel drive recreation and for 4-wheel drive and motorcycle special events; a fenced motocross track is also located here. Four-wheel drive operators should call before coming, especially on weekends, to make sure that the area isn't reserved for a special event. To use the area for the day, register first at the park office. If your vehicle gets stuck or breaks down, you are responsible for removing it. The Upper Ranch may be accessed for day use from 8 a.m. to sunset. Vehicle operation is allowed only between sunrise and sunset.

    The Lower Ranch
    This3,300-acre area, set aside for motorcycle and ATV use only, has about 128 miles of trails and several hill climbs. There are also two picnic areas, a practice Motocross Track, an ATV Track for three and four wheeled vehicles, a TT track, a mini-bike trail, and a mini-track. Riding is allowed from sunrise to sunset.
     
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    Yes the lower ranch is for dirt bakes and ATV's the upper is for 4x4's
     
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  13. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:22 AM
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    Dam it you beat me to it :p
     
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  14. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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  15. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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    There's more to it than that. :eek:

    One of my finer drunken moments in Pismo.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCxkenRvpIY
     
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  16. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM
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    LOL on the vids

    Jason you show off. I'm digging the snowboarding tho LOL

    btw, OP was the guy loking into the Fox COs. He's probably trying to find out if it's worth it to get that set up here in NorCal
     
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  17. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    oh i remember that video!!!

    oh jason i forgot one more... creek crossings.... :p
     
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  18. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    What is it with TW members and Fig Newtons? This happened at a Carolina meet when I first met nd (he's on the left):

    DSC00231_58cc59a4906df4c84dd31fa4c26c830f0657a338.jpg

    His poor girlfriend. Can you believe she married him after this? :p
     
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  19. Jul 19, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    We (me and Rob) were superheros. We had ladies taking pictures with us afterwards and kids screaming "Mommy I wanna do that."

    The Great Mall in Milpitas has those large speed bumps. Fox C/O's work great there.

    I know not what you speak of. The last time I did a creek crossing my truck ended up on steriods and found a fountain of youth. :p
     
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  20. Jul 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM
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    i dont think i would be that much fun with stock suspension even if you find a place like that, and if you decide to go take videos :D
     
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